Saturday 14 January 2017

Feared by the bad, loved by the good ...

I came across this vintage Ladybird book - The Ambush - A Ladybird Robin Hood Adventure.


Fabulous illustrations by John Kenney and story by Max Kester.


Being of vintage age, the mere mention of Robin Hood sets the theme tune from the 1950s Adventures of Robin Hood TV show running through my head -

Robin Hood, Robin Hood riding through the glen.
Robin Hood, Robin Hood with his band of men.
Feared by the bad, loved by the good,
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood.

Does anyone else remember it?  Richard Greene played the hero, Robin Hood.


Here's a reminder of the show's theme on You Tube.  Enjoy!

Love, Liz

11 comments:

Mac n' Janet said...

I remember it well. Use to sing the song.

mamasmercantile said...

I too remember it well. Such a lovely book a wonderful addition to your collection.

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...


Gosh, yes, I do remember him...I loved anything about Robin Hood back then. Great book you found!

Anonymous said...

Hi Liz yes i remember and what a great find with the book.

Jan said...

Oh yes, I remember it! I remember the song too.

Julie said...

I too remember it well.

Frances said...

Oh yes, I remember the words and tune very well. xo

flowers on my table said...

Hi Liz, showing my age but yes I certainly do remember it and couls sing along to the theme tune happily.

Polyester Princess said...

Aren't vintage Ladybird books lovely? I'd probably collect them if I lived in the UK. xxx

PNLima said...

Oh I do remember that! And now the tune is playing in my head!
Such good memories! Thanks

Lilbitbrit said...

Watching Robin Hood was part of my childhood on Saturday afternoon to watch it while visiting my grandma. If I remember right it was on ITV and we only got one station on our home TV which was the BBC, so a treat to watch ITV.
Christine
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